YFS Past Screenings & Events

Hi Ho Mistahey! (at KDCC)

This screening took place onThursday, February 13, 2014 at 8:00pmKwanlin Dun Cultural Centre - Multi-purpose room

Born and raised in Attawapiskat, Shannen Koostachin experienced first hand the profound challenges of trying to learn in toxic buildings with vastly limited educational resources. In her latest documentary, Obomsawin frames shocking issues surrounding the rights of Indigenous children around the inspirational story of Shannen, a Cree teenager who became a powerful activist who had a dream: that all children in Canada deserve fair access to education in safe and well-equipped schools. Director Alanis Obomsawin in attendance for post-screening Q&A.

This event is free of charge, refreshments are provided

Directed by Alanis Obomsawin

2013, Canada

60 minutes

Screening sponsor: YTG Tourism, Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, Yukon Film Society and the National Film board of Canada